San Patricio County's Commissioner’s Court took a significant step towards enhancing law enforcement compensation during their meeting on August 11, 2025. The court approved a recommendation from the salary grievance hearing committee to increase the annual salaries of several constables to $66,000, effective January 1, 2026.

The constables affected by this decision include Steve Hutchison from Precinct 1, Frank from Precinct 2, Paul Good from Precinct 4, Sean Orsack from Precinct 5, Cody Ferrantahl from Precinct 6, and James Easley from Precinct 8. This uniform salary increase aims to ensure that all constables are compensated fairly for their service, reflecting the importance of their roles in maintaining public safety.

During the discussion, concerns were raised about whether all constables serve in their positions full-time, as some have previously held other jobs. However, it was confirmed that the current constables are indeed working full-time in their roles.

This salary adjustment not only aims to improve the financial well-being of the constables but also underscores the county's commitment to supporting its law enforcement personnel. As the county moves forward, this decision is expected to enhance the effectiveness of local law enforcement and foster a stronger community relationship with its constables.